Calgary – The Calgary Stampede is pleased to announce the results from the 2015 GMC Rangeland Derby Canvas Auction. The auction, an annual tradition since 1978, creates important connections between advertisers and drivers, and helps sustain the unique western Canadian heritage sport.
More than 160 organizations came out to bid on the 36 GMC Rangeland Derby Drivers. In total the 36 successful bidders supported the auction with bids totaling $2,782,000.
Tsuu T’ina Nation has once again secured Kurt Bensmiller for the 2015 GMC Rangland Derby. To Tsuu T’ina Nation, being a canvas advertiser at the Stampede is more than just advertising; they have developed a meaningful relationship with Bensmiller and his family. Bensmiller was the 2014 GMC Rangeland Derby Champion.
“In a challenging year, our city showed its resiliency with amazing support of chuckwagon racing and our community,” says Paul Rosenberg, chief operating officer, Calgary Stampede. “Our chuckwagon team worked hard to ensure we had a room full of enthusiastic bidders, and we’re happy to see a good mix of familiar and fresh faces among our successful buyers.”
The final bid of the night went to driver Dave Galloway, who will make his GMC Rangeland Derby debut this year. The rookie collected an impressive $100,000 bid, placing him tied for the fifth highest bid of the evening.
This is the seventh year for Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP and the Calgary Food Bank’s Put the Boots to Hunger campaign. “When we began as a canvas advertiser we wanted to make an impact,” says Grant Zawalsky, Managing Partner, Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP. “Our Put the Boots to Hunger partnership with the Food Bank has been extremely successful and the campaign has raised more than $3 million throughout the years.”
For more information about the 2015 Calgary Stampede visit calgarystampede.com.
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| Total Auction Proceeds | $2,782,000 | $3,542,500 |
| Average Bid | $77,278 | $98,402 |
| Top bid driver | Kurt Bensmiller | Jason Glass |
| Top bid | $170,000 | $170,000 |
About the Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede celebrates the people, the animals, the land, the traditions and the values that make up the unique spirit of the west. The Calgary Stampede contributes to the quality of life in Calgary and southern Alberta through our world-renowned Stampede, year-round facilities, western events and several youth and agriculture programs. Exemplifying the theme We’re Greatest Together, we are a volunteer-supported, not-for-profit community organization that preserves and celebrates our western heritage, cultures and community spirit. All revenue is reinvested into Calgary Stampede programs and facilities.
Source Calgary Stampede
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The following is from the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association:
CALGARY STAMPEDE GMC RANGELAND DERBY
2015 TARP AUCTION RESULTS
| ORDER | DRIVER | SPONSOR |
| 1 | Kurt Bensmiller | Tsuu Tin’a Nation |
| 2 | Rae Croteau Jr. | Tomco |
| 3 | Jason Glass | The Cowboys Posse |
| 4 | Gary Gorst | Burnett and Duckworth LLP |
| 5 | Wayne Knight | Express Employment Professionals |
| 6 | Rick Fraser | Northwell Oilfield Hauling |
| 7 | Jerry Bremner | Friends of Jerry Bremner |
| 8 | Layne MacGillvray | ATB Financial |
| 9 | Luke Tournier | National Motor Coach |
| 10 | Ray Mitsuing | West Oilfield Holdings |
| 11 | Kirk Sutherland | Ghostpine Environmental Services |
| 12 | Kelly Sutherland | Friends of the King |
| 13 | Jordie Fike | Shaw GMC Chevrolet Buick |
| 14 | Vern Nolin | Dentons Canada |
| 15 | Kris Molle | Visit Lethbridge Dot Com |
| 16 | Obrey Motowylo | H&E Oilfield Services |
| 17 | Roger Moore | The Legends |
| 18 | Logan Gorst | PCL Construction Management |
| 19 | Troy Dorchester | Carstar |
| 20 | Jamie Laboucane | Mavericks Chuckwagon Racing Team |
| 21 | Mike Vigen | Ray and Company |
| 22 | Chad Harden | Kubota |
| 23 | Colt Cosgrave | High River Autoplex & RV |
| 24 | Layne Bremner | SNC Lavalin |
| 25 | John Walters | The Brakemen Foundation |
| 26 | Mark Sutherland | R 1 Airlines |
| 27 | Doug Irvine | B&R Eckels Transport |
| 28 | Chanse Vigen | Lake Louise Ski Area |
| 29 | Shane Nolin | Friends of the Mavericks |
| 30 | BJ Carey | Professional Excavators Limited |
| 31 | Codey McCurrach | Osteria de Medici |
| 32 | Evan Salmond | Horsepower Group |
| 33 | Mitch Sutherland | Daylor Pressure Services |
| 34 | Dallas Dyck | Thermal Systems KWC Limited |
| 35 | Chad Fike | Jim Bob Rentals 200 ltd |
| 36 | Dave Galloway | RBL Transportation |
** At the request of some sponsors, the final auction bid per driver will not be displayed
AUCTION TOTAL – $2,782,000.00
AVERAGE BID – $77,278.00